Difficulty: {{Infobox level| image = cv4stageA.jpg| game = Super Castlevania IV| level_name = Clock Tower| level_sections = A-1, A-2| previous = [[cv4/stage9 | Stage 9]]| next = [[cv4/stageB | Stage B]]}} == SafeRoute =={{#ev: youtube|BRE4BWweu5g|560}} == OptimalRoute =={{#ev:youtube|FMFHVuJ7qDc|560}}Note: Here I got one cycle mummy. I do have a bad Slogra and Dracula fight later to compensate if you have a bad spawn. == Tutorials ===== Bad Gear Push Explained ==={{#ev:youtube|vW_F6MbgUGk|560||}}Note: 9For the trick, hold left for a couple of frames as Simon lands after the medusa boost. On the gear or below the spikes both works. === Climb A early first ring grab ==={{#ev:youtube|2o8hn88uLCE|560||}}*A Rushed explanation what you need to know for a early first Ring grab in the second climb A <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">'''Stage A-1-3: Setup for 1st Ring Glitch (Ver. 1)'''<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|jt50Dx-Ffkw}}</div></div> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">'''Stage A-1-3: Setup for 2nd Ring Glitch (Ver. 1)'''<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|EpGsSi8Z60E}}</div></div> <div class="toccolours mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:560px">'''Stage A-1-3: Setup for 2nd Ring Glitch (Ver. 2)'''<div class="mw-collapsible-content">{{#ev:youtube|6tb52-Zxl20|560}}</div></div> == Strat Compare Time Saves =====First climb Stage A despawn Gear Nobs==={{#ev:youtube|egm-qaXMOJM|560||}}Note: This reduces lag and saves almost a second. == Boss: Akmodan II (Mummy) == === Overview === *The biggest time loss/10 save comes from the Mummy whose spawns are random. The best outcome is a 1 cycle in which he would spawn from either the far left or far right of the screen.*Each full cycle costs 1400 frames (~23.3 sec)*Half a cycle or if you are one hit off is still a 700 (~11.6 sec) frame time loss. So it is worth to practice nailing the 1 cycle or any subsequent cycles to lessen the time loss. === 1 Cycle Mummy Strats ===
Level Sections A-1, A-2, Boss == Safe == == Optimal == https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVXrX9bQFDA Notes: *0:32 - Dboost Skeleton is RNG *Mummy cycles are random. The best outcome is a 1 cycle in which he would spawn from either the far left or far right of the screen. == 1 Cycle Mummy Strats == '''Left Side '''https{{#ev://www.youtube.com/watch?v=|p506WCnFoDw |560||}} '''Right Side ''' https{{#ev://www.youtube.com/watch?v=|kaXrguVkVYM |560||}} '''Notes: ''' *For both of these videos, these are best scenarios. Mummy can give fireballs as an attack instead of bandage and positioning will have to change. === Early Orb === [[File:Stage A Early Orb Setup.jpg]]